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In the 16th century, the Spanish conquered the Aztec Empire in present-day Mexico, led by Hernán Cortés in 1519-1521. They also conquered the Inca Empire in present-day Peru, with Francisco Pizarro leading the expedition that resulted in the fall of the Incas between 1532 and 1533. These conquests significantly expanded Spanish territories in the Americas and had lasting impacts on indigenous populations and cultures.
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What are conquistadores?
spanish people that traveled to America as an explorer and conquer of the 16th century
Which Native American empires did Spanish conquistadors conquer?
Aztec and Inca
Why were the conquistadors able to conquer the Aztec and Inca empires so rapidly?
While the Spanish did have better weapons and horses, there were two other main things that allowed them to conquer the central American and south American civilizations. For the Aztecs, one major thing that permitted them to be conquered was that they believed that Hernando Cortes was one of their gods returning to them, and so they did not challenge him until it was too late. For all of the civilizations, the main thing that destroyed them was European diseases. The Central and South American civilizations had never been introduced to the diseases that were common in Europe and therefore, had no antibodies or cures for them. Millions of the Native people were killed of because of these diseases and it gave the Spanish a very large advantage.
Was the spanish armada an important trade route to england?
No. The Spanish Armada was a fleet of naval vessels sent by the king of Spain in an attempt to conquer Britain in the late 16th century. It failed.
Did Simon bolivar conquer the Mayas?
No he didn't. He was a revolutionary leader, responsible for the independence of several South American countries in the 19th century. The Mayan Empire was conquered by Spanish Conquistador Hernán Cortés, more than 300 years earlier.
What Native American culture did Cortes conquer?
Hernan Cortes conquered the Aztec Empire in present-day Mexico. The Aztecs were one of the most powerful and advanced civilizations in Mesoamerica at the time of the Spanish conquest in the early 16th century.
What are conquistadores?
spanish people that traveled to America as an explorer and conquer of the 16th century
Why were the Spanish explorers very destructive in the Americas?
The Spanish explorers were known as Conquistadors which meant they tried to conquer lands they were interested in to expand their country's global power and control. When they saw all of the gold that American civilizations had, they wanted the gold for themselves and their country because of its value. They though that the only way to have the gold for themselves was kill off the American civilizations.
What was the causes of the American war?
The cause of the Spanish-American war was because the Americans wanted to conquer the countries that the Spanish had colonized.
Which Native American empires did Spanish conquistadors conquer?
Aztec and Inca
Mexico's culture is mostly influenced by what nation?
Mexican culture is the result of a mix between the Native American civilizations living there until the 15th century -- of special importance are the Aztec and Mayan civilizations -- as well as the Spanish culture, brought by Spanish conquistadors from 1521 until Mexican independence in 1821.
What century did the spanish-american war take place?
In the 17th century
Why were the conquistadors able to conquer the Aztec and Inca empires so rapidly?
While the Spanish did have better weapons and horses, there were two other main things that allowed them to conquer the central American and south American civilizations. For the Aztecs, one major thing that permitted them to be conquered was that they believed that Hernando Cortes was one of their gods returning to them, and so they did not challenge him until it was too late. For all of the civilizations, the main thing that destroyed them was European diseases. The Central and South American civilizations had never been introduced to the diseases that were common in Europe and therefore, had no antibodies or cures for them. Millions of the Native people were killed of because of these diseases and it gave the Spanish a very large advantage.
What is the main reason Spanish wanted to conquer the Aztecs and the Inca's?
The main reason the Spanish wanted to conquer the Aztecs and the Incas was to acquire wealth, particularly gold and silver, which were abundant in these civilizations. The Spanish were also motivated by the desire to spread Christianity and expand their empire. Additionally, the pursuit of glory and the establishment of Spanish dominance in the New World played a significant role in their conquests.
When did Simon bolivar conquer the Inca?
Simón Bolívar did not conquer the Inca; rather, he was a key figure in the liberation of several South American countries from Spanish rule during the early 19th century. The Inca Empire fell to Spanish conquistadors in the 16th century, long before Bolívar's time. Bolívar's efforts were focused on fighting for independence in regions that include present-day Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru, but he was not involved in the conquest of the Inca.
What Native American interpreter helped the Spanish defeat the Aztec?
La Malinche, also known as Doña Marina, was the Native American interpreter who helped the Spanish conquer the Aztec Empire led by Hernán Cortés in the early 16th century. She played a crucial role in facilitating communication between the Spanish and various indigenous groups in Mesoamerica.
What did the expeditions led by Spanish conquistadors have in common?
They were 100% practical - and 100% ruthless. Only by lying, cheating, and showing no hesitation to murder, were they able to conquer civilizations while they were hopelessly outnumbered. Morality and ethics are a hindrance to those who seek to conquer.
